KAMPALA, UGANDA — Kibaale District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Annet Nabadduka, has appealed to the Ministry of Education and Sports to provide computers to secondary schools in her constituency, raising concerns over the lack of ICT facilities needed to support teaching and learning.
Nabadduka made the appeal on the floor of Parliament while raising concerns about the preparedness of schools in Kibaale District to implement a curriculum that increasingly requires learners to acquire computer skills and practical ICT knowledge.
The legislator told Parliament that about five secondary schools in her constituency lacked computers, claiming that none of the institutions had a single computer available for learners. She called for government intervention to address what she described as a major gap in access to ICT education.
Among the schools she mentioned were Rwamiramira Secondary School, Kisarizi Parents and St. Kizito Secondary School. She urged the responsible authorities to consider the needs of these institutions when planning the distribution of computers to schools across the country.
Nabadduka argued that the absence of computers limits learners’ opportunities to acquire practical skills required under the current curriculum. She called on the Ministry of Education and Sports to ensure that students in her constituency are not disadvantaged by inadequate access to digital learning resources.
Her appeal also highlighted the importance of equipping schools beyond the provision of classroom materials, particularly as computer literacy and practical technology skills become increasingly relevant to education and employment.
In response to the concerns, the government acknowledged the need to expand ICT access in schools but emphasised that computer laboratories and the necessary infrastructure must also be available. The response highlighted the need to consider both the supply of computers and the facilities required to use them effectively.
The discussion reflects broader concerns about disparities in access to ICT education, particularly in schools where limited equipment can prevent learners from gaining practical experience. Providing computers, suitable laboratories and the necessary supporting infrastructure would be essential to addressing the challenges raised by the legislator.
Nabadduka’s appeal places renewed attention on the need for the Ministry of Education and Sports to assess the ICT requirements of schools in Kibaale District and determine how the identified institutions can be supported. The availability of computers and functional laboratories will be important in ensuring that learners have opportunities to develop the digital skills required by the curriculum.
